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HEPPS (EPPS) (BC)

SKU 90038497 CAS 16052-06-5 C9H20N2O4S MW 252.33 Available on enquiry

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HEPPS (4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinepropanesulfonic acid, EPPS) is a zwitterionic buffer widely used in biochemical research for electrophoresis, enzyme assays, and maintaining pH stability between roughly 7.3 and 8.7 (pKa about 8.0 at 25 °C). It has a CAS number of 16052-06-5, molecular formula C9H20N2O4S, and a molecular weight of 252.33 g/mol. This chemical carries no signal word and is stored at ambient temperature. Molekula supplies HEPPS from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90038497
CAS Number: 16052-06-5
IUPAC Name: 3-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]propane-1-sulfonic acid
EC Number: 240-198-8
Molecular Formula: C9H20N2O4S
Molecular Weight: 252.33
Exact Mass: 252.1144
SMILES: C1CN(CCN1CCCS(=O)(=O)O)CCO
InChIKey: OWXMKDGYPWMGEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C9H20N2O4S/c12-8-7-11-5-3-10(4-6-11)2-1-9-16(13,14)15/h12H,1-9H2,(H,13,14,15)
PubChem CID: 85255

Synonyms

1-Piperazinepropanesulfonic acid, 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
3-(4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl)propane-1-sulfonic acid
3-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]propanesulfonic Acid
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-propane-3-sulfonic acid
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-propanesulfonic acid
EPPS
Hepps
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinepropanesulfonic acid
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(3-propanesulfonic acid)
OWXMKDGYPWMGEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Frequently asked questions

What is HEPPS (EPPS) (BC) commonly used for?

HEPPS (EPPS) (BC) is primarily used as a buffering agent in biochemical and molecular biology applications, such as PCR, protein purification, and cell culture media, to maintain pH stability.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of HEPPS (EPPS) (BC)?

The chemical formula is C₉H₂₀N₂O₄S, and the molecular weight is 252.33 g/mol.

How should HEPPS (EPPS) (BC) be stored?

Store HEPPS (EPPS) (BC) at ambient temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances.

What purity grades of HEPPS (EPPS) (BC) does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies HEPPS (EPPS) (BC) in biochemical grade, suitable for research and laboratory applications.

Can Molekula supply HEPPS (EPPS) (BC) in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide HEPPS (EPPS) (BC) in bulk, with quantities tailored to your specific needs—contact us for details.

What documentation is provided with an order of HEPPS (EPPS) (BC)?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.